Goeppertia zebrina (syn. Calathea zebrina) is also called the zebra plant for its striking leaf pattern of dark green ...

The new leaves look like trumpets before they unfurl into cream and green striped leaves. Depending on the size of the pot it can grow into a sizeable plant, about 1m high and with 30cm wide leaves.

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Green leafy plants are at home everywhere but if the look is a little bland, add plants with striped and patterned leaves. They add texture and contrast, especially when arranged with other green ...